Gaolao

Gaolao

Gaolao

Breed of cattle


Gaolao is a breed of cattle native to India.[1] It belongs to the subspecies Bos Indicus. It is a dual purpose breed used both as draught and milk cattle. It originated in the region consisting of Wardha district in Maharashtra, Balaghat district and Chhindwara Districts in Madhya Pradesh and Rajnandgaon district in Chhattisgarh state. The cattle are large and well built in size, and usually are of white to gray complexions.[2][3]

Gaolao Bull
Gaolao Cow

See also


References

  1. "Breeds of Livestock - Gaolao Cattle". Department of Animal Science - Oklahoma State University. Retrieved 15 May 2015.
  2. "A pair too rare". Down to Earth. Archived from the original on 2 July 2014. Retrieved 15 May 2015.
  3. "Gaolao". Dept. of Animal Husbandry, Maharashtra. Retrieved 15 May 2015.

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